SXT SCOTEX SPIKE, Manual

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Repair and Maintenance
3.4 ADJUSTING THE BRAKES
If the brake cable is adjusted
correctly but the brake rubs
(brake touches rotor), do not
tighten the nut.
even if the brake lever is not
actuated), you can adjust the
centring of the brake calliper on
the brake disc by turning the
the knobs clockwise (away from
the wheel) or anticlockwise
(towards the wheel).
clockwise (towards the wheel).
Turn the rear wheels by hand
while adjusting the knob until
wheels turn freely. To adjust the brake cable, turn
the adjusting nut on the brake
lever clockwise (loosen) or anti-
clockwise (tighten).
Turn the nut only in small
in small increments until the
desired setting is reached. If the
brake needs further adjustment,
proceed to the next step. If the brake cable is still too tight
or too loose, use a 10 mm open-
end spanner to loosen the brake
cable clamping screw. Make sure
that the nut is tightened again
after adjustment.